Amidst the tension, they arrived at Water Dock.

Xavier smiled ambiguously at Stefan. “Stefan, why don’t we have a friendly competition? If you find her first, I’ll accept the fact that she’s yours and will forever consider her out of my reach. However, if I find her first… I’ll make my move!”

“Whatever,” Stefan replied nonchalantly.

“You’re the most generous man in Beach City!” Xavier exclaimed before opening the door and hastily getting out of the car. He immediately started searching for Renee.

Stefan, on the other hand, slowly got out of the car and smoothed out the wrinkles on his high-end suit. Like an emperor on tour, he scanned the surroundings arrogantly.

Water Dock’s antique market was the largest antique market in Beach City.

Since it was located at a strategic intersection between several countries, many valuable treasures were smuggled and sold there. As a result, many local traders became wealthy. Likewise, with an increased wealth came an increased crime rate. The area also lay host to various underground gangs.

like a tourist. He browsed around before finally stopping

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figurines. Every treasure looked like

countless other stalls that looked alike—even the treasures they sold looked similar, catching the attention of only a few who’d stop to look at

for treasures, young man?” The old man asked while he stroked

personally excavated all these treasures. You can buy anything with your eyes closed, and

to buy anything,”

look like someone important. If you’re willing to search

seem like an expert who’s been here for a long

I’m an expert, but I certainly know a thing or two about excavating graves and fortune-telling. If you’re looking

Intrigued, Stefan proceeded to sit on a bamboo chair in front of

old man retrieved a bamboo tube with

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